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• Responsible for the Group-wide purchasing of commodity groups for indirect procurement within IT area, including but not limited to Software, Hardware, IT Services, Telecommunications, IT infrastructure etc;• Develop, refine and implement procurement strategies and tactics to improve operational efficiency, aid business performance and deliver highest value through constant and continuous cost reduction and avoidance initiatives;• Analyze and interpret spent and cost data, act with a very high responsibility within the structure of the organization and work closely with the stakeholders to establish and execute the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) sourcing strategy;• Flexible in managing priorities and competing demands with a strong sense of ownership, effectively managing internal customers’ expectations including special projects handling;• Collaborate with CIT, finance, compliance and legal subject matter experts in negotiation and execution of high value contracts (including Master Services, Enterprise License, Statements of Work etc.) from a commercial perspective.

Niš, Centralna Srbija, Serbia

• Bundle group-wide purchasing volumes and generate EOS through consolidation and negotiation; create environment in order to achieve constant and continuous cost reductions;• Global Commodity Management / IT related topics - Lead specific spends cluster at global scale;• Main central contact for Business Excellence topics (Procurement Maturity Enhancement, Spend Transparency, Category Optimization);• Digitalization in NPR Purchasing - Enhance e-procurement activities in relation to process and user/buyer experience and expertise (training package based on multimedia tools, in-depth purchasing support to Servicedesk for e-procurement related tickets etc.);• Lead strategic initiatives in various areas - Sustainability, Supplier Scouting, Supplier Management System.

Niš, Centralna Srbija, Serbia

• Drive purchasing process from the pre-bidding activities through approvals and execution, while identifying potential savings, defining strategies and consistently implementing them;• Ensure global NPR purchasing policies and procedures are locally implemented;• Monitor the dynamics of the local procurement system for Non-Product-Related (NPR) orders; Key-user for SAP Preventive Maintenance and e-Procurement system;• Responsible for supplier negotiations / contract management - Full responsibility for all purchasing requirements, working closely with department's specialists to evaluate demand and include the special know-how;• Consolidation of the supplier portfolio and continuous evaluation of the local supplier base;• Ensure the achievement of the Indirect Purchasing KPIs through Spend Management and permanent elimination of Maverick-Buying;• Preparation of weekly, monthly and annual Global Purchasing Reports through performing Supplier Delivery, Cost & Quality analysis for direct suppliers. Compile and review system reports, working closely with Commodity Managers and Operative Buyers to ensure timely and proper execution of the reports.

Niš, Centralna Srbija, Serbia

• Analyse and evaluate suppliers' offers and quotations, negotiate prices, payment and delivery conditions for spot purchases and long-term contracts;• Assess suppliers' products to ensure compliance with specifications and organisation's requirements;• Develop guidelines of interaction between technical department specialists and suppliers;• Supplier selection and approval from technical and strategic point of view, vendor management and assessment;• Prepare and implement appropriate forms of contract commitment with suppliers, engaging legal and management when required;• Advise staff on purchasing procedures including preferred suppliers, alternative suppliers, quotations and financial limit.

Master'S Degree, Business Management - Enterprise Management, 9,71/10

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Management - International Management, 9,27/10